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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.85, 1,262.20 and 341.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.85, 1,262.20 and 341.20 is: 511.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.85 : 1,262.20 = 341.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.85/1,262.20 = 341.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.85x = 1,262.20 × 341.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.85x = 430,662.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,662.64/841.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.57

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